Content Notes
Welcome to Playgrounds & Promises! I’m so glad you’re here. 💛
Before you jump in, I want to give you a quick heads-up about some things in the story — just so you know what to expect and can take care of yourself. Your comfort is super important!
Trigger Warnings (TW):
Anxiety and panic attacks
Eating disorder (some sensitive food-related moments)
Emotional ups and downs
Mental health struggles
Family stuff (some references to past pain)
College parties with alcohol (no heavy drug use)
Some tension and emotional conflict
If any of these might be tough for you, please feel free to skip ahead or come back when you’re ready.
What This Story Is About:
This is a slow-burn, friends-to-lovers romance set at Whitman University in North Carolina. Matteo is the campus golden boy and soccer captain, but he’s been stuck on Cami since they were kids— even though she left Oregon years ago. Now, they’re back in each other’s orbits, and Matteo is determined to show her she’s still his.
Genres & Tropes:
College Romance
Slow Burn - ish
Friends to Lovers
Childhood Friends Reunion
Found Family & Friendship
Spice Level:
Mostly sweet and emotional
Some steamy moments (mostly PG-13, a few M-rated scenes)
Lots of feelings and slow-building romance
Release Schedule:
I’ll try to be posting new chapters twice a week (Tuesdays & Fridays) so you won’t have to wait long to see what happens next!
Thanks so much for reading and supporting!
I love hearing from you, so don’t be shy. Please critique me I need it and if there are grammar mistakes please tell me.
Other Platforms.
I may also post this story on wattpad. My user is the1nonlyari22
— Ari
